Headline:
Snow Squall Warning issued April 2 at 4:41PM MDT until April 2 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Event:
Snow Squall Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 3:41pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a
* Snow Squall Warning for...
East central Carbon County in south central Wyoming...
Central Albany County in southeastern Wyoming...
* Until 515 PM MDT.
* At 439 PM MDT, a dangerous snow squall was located near Arlington
and Elk Mountain, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Flash freeze on roads. Intense bursts of heavy snow.
Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and rapidly falling
visibility. Wind gusts greater than 35 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.
This includes Interstate 80 in Wyoming between mile markers 258 and
286.
Locations impacted include...
Medicine Bow, Rock River, Elk Mountain, Arlington, and McFadden.
Instruction:
Wet roadways will quickly freeze. Black ice will cause roads,
bridges, and overpasses to become slick and dangerous. Slow down and
be prepared for a sudden loss of traction.
Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall.
Area Description:
Albany, WY; Carbon, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Cheyenne WY
Sender: